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Barrette, Catherine M.; Paesani, Kate; Vinall, Kimberly – Foreign Language Annals, 2010
This article presents an approach to literary texts that develops students' language proficiency, content knowledge, and analytical skills through the interweaving of three content areas--literary analysis, stylistics, and culture--at the beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels of the foreign language curriculum. Consistent with…
Descriptors: Integrated Curriculum, Literary Criticism, Language Proficiency, Second Language Instruction
Andersson, Theodore – Improving College and University Teaching, 1971
Describes progress and improvement in the process of language learning and teaching. (Editor/IR)
Descriptors: Bilingualism, FLES, Higher Education, Modern Language Curriculum
Bulletin of the Association of Departments of Foreign Languages, 1978
This report of the 1977-78 Task Force on Institutional Language Policy presents statements and recommendations relating to language programs in education, society, and within the institutional context; and to mechanisms for effecting change. (AM)
Descriptors: Educational Policy, Higher Education, Language Instruction, Language Programs

Markey, William L. – French Review, 1976
Outlines a high school or college level course involving the combination of literary texts and commercial films. A selected list of films suitable to such a course is also included. (DB)
Descriptors: Film Study, Filmographies, Foreign Language Films, French

Schofer, Peter – French Review, 1984
Presents the major problems plaguing teachers of French literature: (1) the huge split between the methods of teaching language and the methods of teaching literature courses, (2) the gulf between theoretical interests and the reality of the classroom, (3) many students' disinterest in literature. Suggests recentering the teaching of literature…
Descriptors: Creative Activities, French Literature, Higher Education, Modern Language Curriculum
Bono, James D. – Mod Lang J, 1970
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, Higher Education, Humanities, Language Instruction
Anthony, Edward M. – Bulletin of the Association of Departments of Foreign Languages, 1978
Briefly summarizes the history of language instruction in the United States, and offers statements and recommendations with regard to language instruction at the university level. (AM)
Descriptors: College Language Programs, College Second Language Programs, Educational Policy, Higher Education
Bradley, D. – Yelmo, 1977
A description of the foreign language curriculum at the university level in which courses in simultaneous translation are required. The size and composition of the groups are described as well as methods used to develop skill in translating and interpreting. Results are assessed. (Text is in Spanish.) (AMH)
Descriptors: College Language Programs, Higher Education, Interpreters, Language Instruction
Chantefort, Pierre; Merle, Gabriel – Langues Modernes, 1975
This article describes a university language and research program which focuses on the instruction of modern languages to non-language majors. The facility, personnel, teaching methods, and evaluation procedures are described. (Text is in French.) (CLK)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Language Instruction, Language Skills, Language Teachers

Brown, Gary J. – Hispania, 1977
A course using films and readings for intermediate Spanish students is described. Selection and types of films and coordinated reading materials are discussed. (CHK)
Descriptors: College Language Programs, Course Descriptions, Film Study, Foreign Language Films

Ingram, D. E. – Babel: Journal of the Australian Federation of Modern Language Teachers' Associations, 1977
The primary task of teacher educators must be to offer foreign language teachers the means to better conceptualize and carry out their task and thus to regain confidence. The present situation is assessed; needs are analysed in terms of teachers, students, the culture and society; and conclusions are drawn. (AMH)
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Higher Education, Language Instruction, Language Programs

Chabert, Henry – Modern Language Journal, 1976
Discusses the reasons that students need foreign civilization courses, and briefly outlines what should be taught and what the teaching methods should be. (CLK)
Descriptors: Course Content, Cultural Background, Cultural Education, Cultural Traits

Gunterman, Gail; Phillips, June K. – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1981
Addresses problems that arise in applying functional/notional syllabus design to general-purpose academic courses. Proposes steps that attempt to solve three major problems: (1) how to link functional and linguistic categories; (2) on what basis to select and sequence materials; and (3) how to develop functional ability in all four skills.…
Descriptors: Communicative Competence (Languages), Higher Education, Instructional Design, Instructional Materials
Rouberol, Monique – Langues Modernes, 1975
This article suggests the curriculum and teaching methods that should be used for teaching English to French law students. (Text is in French.) (CLK)
Descriptors: English (Second Language), English for Special Purposes, Higher Education, Language Instruction
Twaddell, W. F. – Bulletin of the Association of Departments of Foreign Languages, 1975
Reports on elements unique to foreign language teaching situations and outlines competencies expected for foreign language instructors such as competence in the language being taught, knowledge of its structure, knowledge of cultural traits and cultural activities, i.e. literature, understanding of the nature of language, second-language learning,…
Descriptors: College Language Programs, Higher Education, Language Instruction, Language Teachers